CBC Tupay

CBCtupay connects travelers to unique experiences with indigenous communities throughout the Sacred Valley. The tours are a project of Centro Barolomé de las Casas, a nonprofit dedicated to studying and supporting the preservation of Andean cultures. They aim to give visitors a chance to know “authentic Peru” with its very friendly people, the incredible nature of the Southern Peruvian Highlands, and the specialties of the rural areas of ​​Cusco.

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Active Adventure and Cultural Immersion

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Mid-range

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City/Urban

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Locally Owned Nonprofit
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Speaks: Spanish

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$80/person
Hike Rainbow Mountain and Visit the Chari Community
Checacupe, Peru
Full Day | Hiking, Community Visit, Time in Nature
Visit the local Chari community to eat an authentic Andean breakfast before hiking to the famous Vinicunca - better known as "Rainbow Mountain." In addition to the spectacular site of the colorful terrain, you'll also get fantastic views of Apu Au...
$354/person
Visit the Andean Shepherds of the Quishuarani Community
Quishuarani, Peru
2 Days | Community Visit, Time in Nature, Cultural Activities
Spend time with Andean shepherds from the Quishuarani communityto learn about why llamas, alpacas, and sheep play a central role in the Andean rural communities. You'll get to go along with the locals as they herd their animals, learn more about t...
$25/person
Explore the Inca Circles of Moray and the Salt Flats of Maras
Cusco, Peru
Half Day | Archeological Sites, Walking tours
Explore the agricultural terraces built by the Incas in Moray and the salt mines of Maras. In Moray, observe the giant holes and terraces with irrigation canals that were built by the Incas as a testing grounds for their agriculture. The Maras sal...
$315/person
Overnight with Chari Weavers and Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike
Checacupe, Peru
2 Days | Hiking, Community Visit, Time in Nature
A unique way to explore Peru's famous Rainbow Mountain! Instead of joining the line of tourist buses, you'll spend your first day visiting the Chari community to learn traditional weaving and experience the culture of an Andean community firsthand...
$50/person
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike and Weaving Experience with Chari Community
Checacupe, Peru
Full Day | Hiking, Community Visit, Weaving
An alternative way to explore Peru's famous Rainbow Mountains! Instead of joining the line of tourist buses at Vinicunca, explore a local Andean community and hike to the less-visited (but equally spectacular) Palcoyo mountain. You'll make a stop ...

Why Lokal Recommends CBC Tupay

Background

Nonprofit started in 2011| Locally Owned

A Unique Story

CBCtupay is the "youngest daughter" of the Hoteles CBC company, which belongs to the NGO Centro Bartolome de Las Casas. The nonprofit started in 1973 and they began offering tours to travelers in 2011, so they could create new linkages to their social projects in the communities they support.

Community Connection

CBCtupay has a business model focused on fair trade and ethical markets. Their company has helped benefit six indigenous communities, and continues to build relationships with others. They have a social commitment with 8 associations in 6 rural communities (Chacán, Ccamahuara, Chari, Choquecancha, Ccachin and Patabamba), which they promote and support within the framework of their operations. Together, they have signed agreements to strengthen their friendship and the commitment to contribute to the sustainable, economic development of the community through rural community tourism.

Environmental Engagement

Their efforts toward sustainability include policies to reduce waste, recycle and reuse as much as possible. Also, they've implented ways to save energy & water, both in office and in the trips they operate. As much as possible, they use organic and biodegradable products to conserve and protect the Andean biodiversity.

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